cone of shame

English

Etymology

From its conical shape, and the idea that it may be used to stop a misbehaving pet from causing shameful damage or that the pet is embarrassed by it.

Noun

cone of shame (plural cones of shame)

1. (humorous) An Elizabethan collar (protective medical device worn by an animal).

Translations

Elizabethan collar — see Elizabethan collar